Queensland

Forklift Licence QLD: Cost, Renewal and Providers

In Queensland a forklift licence (class LF) is a high risk work licence issued by Workplace Health and Safety Queensland. Train with an RTO, pass assessment with an accredited assessor, then apply online within 60 days. The licence is valid for 5 years and is renewed online through HRW Licence Online Services.

Last checked 10 October 2026. Rules and prices change, so confirm with Workplace Health and Safety Queensland or the provider before you book.

Forklift QLD at a glance

Unit code: TLILIC0003
Regulator: Workplace Health and Safety Queensland
Price in QLD: $490 to $990 (10 published prices)
QLD providers compared: 11
Last checked: 10 October 2026

Forklift courses in Queensland

Published prices run $490 to $990 across 10 of the 11 QLD providers we compared, taken from each provider’s own course page and sorted cheapest first. Nobody pays for their position.

Provider	Price	Duration	Delivery	Locations	Notes
FMS Training	$490	2 days (1 day training, 1 day assessment)	face-to-face	Brisbane (Lawnton) or at your site, QLD	Weekday $490, weekend $560. Excludes WHSQ licence application fee (page lists $113.41).
Fire and Safety Australia RTO 22250	$495	2 days; a 3-day classroom format is listed for Mackay public courses only	face-to-face	Salisbury QLD (public sessions); Mackay listed for 3-day option	RTO 22250. Published $495.00 on every scheduled session. No Mackay dates shown on the schedule.
Civil Safety RTO 32381	$500	1 to 2 days in WA, 3 days in QLD	face-to-face	Perth, Bunbury, Kalgoorlie, Mackay, Moranbah, Newman, Townsville, Weipa	Standard 2-day course $500 at Perth and Bunbury. A 1-day course for experienced operators is $400 at Perth and $470 at Kalgoorlie. Other listed sessions: Kalgoorlie $730, Townsville $700, Mackay $950, Newman $970. Seen on the first 15 of 80 listed sessions.
CSTC Construction Skills Training Centre RTO 0699	$550	See site	face-to-face	Brisbane (Coopers Plains), Caboolture or Gold Coast (Burleigh Heads), QLD	Published as up to $550.00 fee for service. Page does not say which centre runs this course. RTO 0699.
Linfox RTO 103554	$580	VIC 2 days; NSW and QLD 3 days	face-to-face	Laverton North, Erskine Park, Willawong	External participant fee $580 in VIC and $650 in NSW and QLD. Linfox employees pay $480. Fees exclude the regulator application fee.
Host Safety and Training RTO 40772	$595	See site	face-to-face	Caloundra and Gladstone, QLD (or client site)	Published $595 per person (no GST). Page states a 3-day 8h format but the same section describes a boom-type EWP, so duration is unreliable and left null. RTO 40772.
TAFE Queensland RTO 0275	$645	Anytime start; up to 1 year to complete, part time up to 2 days per week	face-to-face	Ipswich, Toowoomba, Warwick, Kingaroy, Dalby, Roma, Cairns, Bowen	The page gives $645 as the total course fee. Some campus options list a 7-hour training session with workplace log-book hours.
PTS (Townsville)	$650	1 to 3 days depending on course type (3-day Full Course 8am to 4pm)	face-to-face	Garbutt, Townsville, QLD	Published $650.00 for all listed sessions. Logbook and previous-experience options run 8am to 12pm.
Australian Operator Training	$850	2 days, typically 07:30 to 15:30	face-to-face	Emerald, QLD (primary site, 10 Clermont St); delivers across the Bowen Basin	Published as $850.00 AUD. Contact 1300 504 517.
Momentum High Risk Training	$990	3 days, 8am to 4pm	face-to-face	Mackay Harbour, QLD	Mackay category page also lists a 2-day blended online course at $750 and Logbook Setup at $750.
Pro-Lift Training	See site	Option 1: 1 day logbook set-up plus 1 day assessment. Option 2: minimum 3 days intensive	face-to-face	Paget, Mackay, QLD	Price not published on course page; points to course calendar, which also shows no price.

FMS Training$490
Duration
2 days (1 day training, 1 day assessment)
Delivery
face-to-face
Where
Brisbane (Lawnton) or at your site, QLD
Weekday $490, weekend $560. Excludes WHSQ licence application fee (page lists $113.41).
Fire and Safety Australia$495
Duration
2 days; a 3-day classroom format is listed for Mackay public courses only
Delivery
face-to-face
Where
Salisbury QLD (public sessions); Mackay listed for 3-day option
RTO
22250
RTO 22250. Published $495.00 on every scheduled session. No Mackay dates shown on the schedule.
Civil Safety$500
Duration
1 to 2 days in WA, 3 days in QLD
Delivery
face-to-face
Where
Perth, Bunbury, Kalgoorlie, Mackay, Moranbah, Newman, Townsville, Weipa
RTO
32381
Standard 2-day course $500 at Perth and Bunbury. A 1-day course for experienced operators is $400 at Perth and $470 at Kalgoorlie. Other listed sessions: Kalgoorlie $730, Townsville $700, Mackay $950, Newman $970. Seen on the first 15 of 80 listed sessions.
CSTC Construction Skills Training Centre$550
Duration
See site
Delivery
face-to-face
Where
Brisbane (Coopers Plains), Caboolture or Gold Coast (Burleigh Heads), QLD
RTO
0699
Published as up to $550.00 fee for service. Page does not say which centre runs this course. RTO 0699.
Linfox$580
Duration
VIC 2 days; NSW and QLD 3 days
Delivery
face-to-face
Where
Laverton North, Erskine Park, Willawong
RTO
103554
External participant fee $580 in VIC and $650 in NSW and QLD. Linfox employees pay $480. Fees exclude the regulator application fee.
Host Safety and Training$595
Duration
See site
Delivery
face-to-face
Where
Caloundra and Gladstone, QLD (or client site)
RTO
40772
Published $595 per person (no GST). Page states a 3-day 8h format but the same section describes a boom-type EWP, so duration is unreliable and left null. RTO 40772.
TAFE Queensland$645
Duration
Anytime start; up to 1 year to complete, part time up to 2 days per week
Delivery
face-to-face
Where
Ipswich, Toowoomba, Warwick, Kingaroy, Dalby, Roma, Cairns, Bowen
RTO
0275
The page gives $645 as the total course fee. Some campus options list a 7-hour training session with workplace log-book hours.
PTS (Townsville)$650
Duration
1 to 3 days depending on course type (3-day Full Course 8am to 4pm)
Delivery
face-to-face
Where
Garbutt, Townsville, QLD
Published $650.00 for all listed sessions. Logbook and previous-experience options run 8am to 12pm.
Australian Operator Training$850
Duration
2 days, typically 07:30 to 15:30
Delivery
face-to-face
Where
Emerald, QLD (primary site, 10 Clermont St); delivers across the Bowen Basin
Published as $850.00 AUD. Contact 1300 504 517.
Momentum High Risk Training$990
Duration
3 days, 8am to 4pm
Delivery
face-to-face
Where
Mackay Harbour, QLD
Mackay category page also lists a 2-day blended online course at $750 and Logbook Setup at $750.
Pro-Lift TrainingSee site
Duration
Option 1: 1 day logbook set-up plus 1 day assessment. Option 2: minimum 3 days intensive
Delivery
face-to-face
Where
Paget, Mackay, QLD
Price not published on course page; points to course calendar, which also shows no price.

Working in another state? Every Forklift provider we compared, by state.

Forklift rules in Queensland

QLD: after training with an RTO and assessment by an accredited assessor, you apply online to WorkSafe Queensland within 60 days using your Assessment Summary (AS1) and statement of attainment.
Source: www.business.qld.gov.au
QLD: A high risk work licence is valid for 5 years.
Source: www.worksafe.qld.gov.au
QLD: A renewal notice is sent 4 to 6 weeks before expiry. The licence stays valid if the renewal is lodged on or before expiry.
Source: www.worksafe.qld.gov.au
QLD: A renewal can be lodged up to 12 months after expiry, but the person is not licensed in the gap. After 12 months it is not accepted unless extenuating circumstances apply, and the person must retrain and be reassessed.
Source: www.worksafe.qld.gov.au
QLD: Renew online through HRW Licence Online Services. Needs a Queensland Digital Identity, a Visa or Mastercard and a competency declaration. Payment is due within 14 days or the application is withdrawn. Phone 1300 362 128.
Source: www.worksafe.qld.gov.au
QLD: Apply online within 60 days of the practical assessment. Assessment bookings need at least 3 business days notice.
Source: www.worksafe.qld.gov.au
QLD: Interstate residents can apply only if trained and assessed by a Queensland-based RTO and assessor.
Source: www.worksafe.qld.gov.au
QLD: The Candidate Assessment Summary plus proof of payment is evidence of lawful work for up to 60 days or until a decision, if the application is lodged within 60 days.
Source: www.worksafe.qld.gov.au
QLD: A replacement is requested via HRW Licence Online Services, or by calling 1300 362 128. A replacement fee applies and WHSQ must be told as soon as reasonable. Three evidence-of-identity documents verified by a Justice of the Peace may be required.
Source: www.worksafe.qld.gov.au
QLD: Current photographic interstate high risk work licences are recognised nationally and can be used in Queensland. Old non-photographic licences are not valid.
Source: www.worksafe.qld.gov.au
QLD: An interstate licence can be renewed with WHSQ if it expires within 3 months or has not been expired for more than 12 months.
Source: www.worksafe.qld.gov.au

Forklift QLD questions answered

How do I get a forklift licence in QLD?

Train with an RTO and be assessed by an accredited assessor (assessment bookings need at least 3 business days notice). Then apply online to WHSQ within 60 days of the practical assessment, using your Assessment Summary and statement of attainment. Your Candidate Assessment Summary plus proof of payment lets you work for up to 60 days or until a decision, if you lodge within 60 days.

How do I renew a forklift licence in QLD?

WHSQ sends a renewal notice 4 to 6 weeks before expiry. Renew online through HRW Licence Online Services, which needs a Queensland Digital Identity, a Visa or Mastercard and a competency declaration. Pay within 14 days or the application is withdrawn. The licence stays valid if you lodge on or before expiry. Phone 1300 362 128 for help.

Can I renew an expired forklift licence in QLD?

Up to 12 months after expiry, but you are not licensed in the gap, so you cannot operate a forklift until it is renewed. After 12 months a renewal is not accepted unless extenuating circumstances apply, and you must retrain and be reassessed.

How do I replace a lost forklift licence in QLD?

Request it through HRW Licence Online Services or call 1300 362 128. A replacement fee applies, and you should tell WHSQ as soon as reasonably possible. You may need three evidence of identity documents verified by a Justice of the Peace.

Can I get a QLD forklift licence if I live interstate?

Only if you are trained and assessed by a Queensland-based RTO and assessor.

Can I use an interstate forklift licence in QLD?

Yes, if it is a current photographic high risk work licence. Old licences without a photo are not valid. WHSQ can renew an interstate licence that expires within 3 months or has not been expired for more than 12 months.